New Nissan Micra – A new Revolution

Published Date: 18th Oct 2016

This Striking newly-designed Nissan Micra has heads turning all over the globe with it radical new changes.

Nissan announced the release of the new Micra at the 2016 Paris Motor show and have redefined the small hatch with a complete overhaul of the car. It’s a fresh approach to the segment from Nissan as they have included tech from the bigger models in the range to make the new Micra a compact powerhouse in technology. The Exterior is the main focus though, with design lines similar to the Pulsar but more prominent and eye-catching.

 

The car originates from the Nissan Sway which Appeared at the 2015 Geneva Motor show – UK Car Discount were at the 2015 event and even manage to snap a few shots of the inspiration for the new Micra. See Below –

Nissan Sway –

 

Nissan have told us that the New Micra will come in a choice of 10 vivid and sophisticated paint colours, the most striking of the bunch being the Energy Orange. Much like the Nissan Juke – The New Micra has the great option of personalisation which leaves you with a choice of 125 different variations to pick from. This gives the customer an amazing chance to stamp their car with a colour style that is unique to them personally.

Nissan’s Engine efficiency has also been a key objective in the development of the New Micra. At launch, the car will offer the choice of a 0.9-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel, both with an output of 90hp.The range will be joined soon after by a naturally aspirated 73hp 1.0-litre petrol engine. These engines, together with efficient aerodynamics, mark a huge step forward for Nissan.

 

Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Nissan Motor Company. Had this to say-

“When the first Micra appeared more than 30 years ago, it marked a revolution in the small hatchback segment and opened a new chapter for Nissan. The fifth generation Micra is just as revolutionary, and will raise expectations for what a hatchback can, and should, deliver to its customers,” Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Nissan Motor Company, “Following in the wheel tracks of distinctive cars like Qashqai and Juke, the latest Micra reinforces Nissan’s position as a leader in automotive design. It also shows our intent to compete right at the top of Europe’s B-segment market – the largest and most competitive B-segment market in the world.”     

The new Nissan Micra will be built in Europe at the Renault plant in Flins, France, as part of the Renault Nissan Alliance. Sales will start in Europe from March 2017.